rsole1 wrote: » Hi Had a letter from Social Protection inviting me to participate on a TUS Programme. I have done an internet search and there seems to be very little "chatter" about it from people who have been on it, does anyone have any experience of it? I know how much it pays and a broad idea of what type of jobs etc, but would like some first hand experience from people in the know. Sounds a bit like a CE Scheme.
ChaBB wrote: » I have an interview for this too, how did it go for you ? anyone with any info, much appreciated.
dodzy wrote: » You can apply for CE. The selection process for this is however is random, run by DSP, so in effect, a lottery.You CANNOT currently apply for a placement. Criteria for selection: 12mths consecutive unemployment and in receipt of JSA. And entailing...... 19.5 hrs per week work. Work placement in local not for profit organisations. 1year contract. Non-extendable. €20 topup on your current benefits plus potentially more (if you are currently means assessed, then you can add this figure on as extra income per week, for example) Retain all other current benefits (i.e rent allowance) Exempt from USC No more post office (for 1yr)* No more signing on in your DSP Office (for 1yr)* *or if you leave the program, whichever is first. You are free to take up other work in conjunction with the scheme 5000 placement target countrywide since start of program last June. This might fill in a few blanks for you guys.
rsole1 wrote: » I sent back the letter by the 16th August as stated, and as of yet not heard anything.
dodzy wrote: » THe letter you received was first contact ( from DSP ). They will forward your acceptance to your LCDP and they will contact you again offering you an appointment date and time in their local office. That potentially could be the last dealing you will have with DSP for 12mths. Out of interest, what area do you live in ?
rsole1 wrote: » Boyle, Co.Roscommon. I know they have 60 places for Ros County. My worries are being forced to work in a charity shop.
dodzy wrote: » You cannot be forced to work in a charity shop. They should have options for you. That said, looks like all of roscommon's allocation is full, so basically new participants will be back-filling others who have either left their placement ( for whatever reason ) or have completed the year, so a good variety of options might not be possible You can ask for a more suitable placement, examples such as : Energy conservation work in homes and community buildings Social care of all age groups and people with disabilities Caretaking, securing, supervising of community buildings and spaces Renovation of community and sporting facilities, including the regeneration and enhancement of community, recreation and sporting spaces Work in support of cultural and heritage activities Community administration and community event management Coaching for sporting activities Repair of equipment for the Third World – for example, farm tools, bicycles, computers, sewing machines, health equipment Obviously you might not get exactly what you are looking for but generally speaking, compromises will be reached.
rsole1 wrote: » It could be Social Protection just sending out these letters in the hope that people refuse to take up the offer of work, so they can cut €44 a week from benefits.
christmas2012 wrote: » it is like a ce scheme youre right,its for those who havent been ever at lc or third level.. its a slave labour scheme,these decrepid agencies suck what could have been a paid job advertised.By any company signing up to TUS they are taking off what could have been a paid job advertised,bascially nullifying any chance of a real paid job. What employer will turn around and start paying people with TUS in the way? Another thing as well they get state paid pensions ,these junkets cost the state dearly and do nothing by way of giving back a tax paid job to govt back to the community - they are a waste they are junkets and should be shut down.
christmas2012 wrote: » I was told by a source that TUS schemes are for those with less qualifications,okay so maybe i got it wrong..apologies..
hdowney wrote: » Can you still look for full time work when on this, and then assuming you secure full time work, leave the placement?
hdowney wrote: » Also peeved. I got the letter that said they'd pass me on to my local whatever, replied yes, today got a letter from the County Wicklow Partnership calling me for interview - in ARKLOW!! WTF Arklow is not my local. I live in Wicklow Town. I am now expected to get myself to Arklow for the interview, they are just assuming I have access to transport (cos the public transport from Wicklow to Arklow is the biggest pile of....). Also I worry that they will expect me to do my placement in Arklow, and fund myself getting down and back. Bollx to that
hdowney wrote: » It has nothing to do with whether you have been to college or whatnot. I have an LC, a Level 5 and a Level 6 so...
No problems. I wish it was. I don't want to have anything to do with it - I am trying to find a proper job on my own, but if I don't you can bet they'd be quick as a flash to cut me off
christmas2012 wrote: » re gob****e comment,you can get banned for insults.. Another thing,are you denying the fact that a. if a company signs up to TUS or FAS that it basically means an employer is getting free labour 2. What is the probability these employers will turn around and pay you?Highly doubful after getting free labour they are going to turn around and employ you. 3. It DOES nullify any chance of that position that could have been advertised as a paid job - it basically turns what could be a paid job into an unpaid job. Anyway im done with this post,those are the facts - you dont have to like them.Whether you agree or disagree.
Tús placements are only with Not-for-profit organisations.
ChaBB wrote: » For anyone interested, or worried about the process, Well I attended the TUS interview, you enter a conference room and sign in. The sign-in sheet was an A4 size sheet with a list of names, and id say when they started the presentation only half the sheet was signed, a good few didnt show up. They were very sound people, they stated that they werent the dole office, only working for them, and to relax, although they would have no choice but to pass all the info on to the social welfare office.(bad thing for the peops who didnt show up i guess) They basically give alittle talk at the start explaining all about the scheme, and made clear that it wasnt some displacement thing where private business's could take advantage and all that stuff. After that, they took us one by one to the front of the conference room for an interview, i thought it was abit funny how they interview on front of everyone, but no biggy. The whole thing lasted 2 to 3 hours, although had everyone showed up, would of been abit longer. No one left the place with any "work", but take down what youd be willing to do, and will be in contact later. Dont worry anyone going in, the people interviewing were normal, very nice people, not robots like in the dole office.
dubgothic wrote: » Yes.I did TUS,as a "corrective scheme". You may be luckier than me. Otherwise: TUS puts people straight into a menial position.Respect is zero. Its only interesting to watch how quickly people become corrupted when they have "free workers". Under the guise of "It's official",anything is possible. I skipped it after two months with "employers" and the "social welfare" crowd behind it. Great wake up call!!! I allowed the Dole to make me even more stupid. Still,I wonder why so little is being posted by TUS un/willing participants. Maybe it's great,and it's just me. Or we are not Greek,or Spanish,or awake.
